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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,216.50, 1,824.96 and 486.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,216.50, 1,824.96 and 486.12 is: 729.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,216.50 : 1,824.96 = 486.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,216.50/1,824.96 = 486.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,216.50x = 1,824.96 × 486.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,216.50x = 887,149.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,149.56/1,216.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.26

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